I need to buy round-trip tickets for next week, but I'm not positive how long I'll need to stay. What ticket service (orbitz, travelocity, etc.) would you recommend which makes it easy to call up and say "Yeah, you know that ticket I have? I need to to change it to one day later."
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Pretty sure that's not a question of ticketing agency but of airline. Different airlines have different fees and policies regarding changing tickets.
Is everything ok?
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
The value airlines that only have one price point - SWest, JetBlue, etc. - have the most flexibility in that regard because you can buy one way tickets without a huge price penalty, but they have limited routes.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Yeah, things are fine. I have to make a trip for work, but I have to arrange my own travel.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
So if it's "easy" you're worried about and not price, there are refundable/freely changeable tickets at all the major airlines.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Also, what are the current rules for flying? Can I bring my mp3 player on board? My PDA? A book?
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Yes to all 3. You will have to shut them down at certain times (well, not the book, of course).
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
in my experience, buy the earlier ticket... miss your flight and you can almost always standby later. MP3 players and pdas are cool, even laptops. Any wireless devices (cellphones, wifi cards) have to be disabled from the time you back away from the gate till the time you hit ground, though.
With books, you might watch certain titles. I got singled out for screening once because I was reading Prachett's Going Postal. I didn't think at all about the effect that title would have on a security person.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
The no liquids thing is still in effect, though. Maximum 3 oz containers, with the exception of bottled water purchased at the airport, so don't bring any toiletries larger than travel size in your carry-on.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
No more than 3 oz. per container of liquid or gel; all such containers in a 1-quart ziploc bag; 1 bag per person.
Posted by Reshpeckobiggle (Member # 8947) on :
Buying tickets: Use Priceline or Travelocity or one of those deals and search for your flight. Then, whichever airline has the lowest fare, call them directly. You will save an additional 15 to 50 dollars.
Also, if you change your flight, you will probably have to pay a $100 fee plus any change in the airfare, which is usually going to be hiked up. Finally, try not to fly on a Friday or Saturday. You will save a lot of money that way.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
No more than 3 oz. per container of liquid or gel; all such containers in a 1-quart ziploc bag; 1 bag per person.
Will they make exceptions for toddlers' juice, or am I going to have to bring empty sippy cups and buy it once I'm inside? (When I fly this summer.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by Reshpeckobiggle: Also, if you change your flight, you will probably have to pay a $100 fee plus any change in the airfare, which is usually going to be hiked up.
I was quite happy when I missed my flight with Delta to find out that they have a policy that if you miss your flight (non-refundable tickets are all I buy) and get to the check in desk within one hour of takeoff, or something like that (I'd have to look up exact details), for a $25 fee per ticket you can get put on the next available flight at no extra cost. That was most helpful, and made a Delta customer out of me. Whenever I can I fly them now.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
No more than 3 oz. per container of liquid or gel; all such containers in a 1-quart ziploc bag; 1 bag per person.
Will they make exceptions for toddlers' juice, or am I going to have to bring empty sippy cups and buy it once I'm inside? (When I fly this summer.)
You didn't follow the link.
quote:Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula and milk (when traveling with an infant or toddler) are allowed in quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.
Ok, the link says milk, but I'm pretty sure juice for a toddler is considered the same.
quote:For questions or concerns about Travel Tips, Permitted and Prohibited Items, and information on filing a claim for lost, stolen or damaged items, please call the TSA Contact Center.
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: I was quite happy when I missed my flight with Delta to find out that they have a policy that if you miss your flight (non-refundable tickets are all I buy) and get to the check in desk within one hour of takeoff, or something like that (I'd have to look up exact details), for a $25 fee per ticket you can get put on the next available flight at no extra cost.
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